“Staying with Stacey” is an intimate photo story that documents the quiet realities of living with long-term illness and the shifting roles within a family. Since 2010, Stacey Sinclair has lived with atypical Parkinson’s disease and Lyme disease—conditions that slowly reshaped the life of a woman once defined by movement, strength, and deep roots in agriculture and rodeo. Formerly a vibrant competitor and titleholder, including Miss Rodeo America and Miss Rodeo Wyoming, she was known as an athlete, horsewoman, mother, and community presence. Today, the story reflects the contrast between who she was and the stillness imposed by illness, honoring both identities with dignity.
At its heart, the project is about care, endurance, and the bond between mother and daughter. The images explore love expressed through routine: helping hands, quiet rooms, moments of fatigue, and moments of connection. Rather than focusing solely on loss, the story highlights resilience and devotion, showing how a family carries one another when life changes course.
View the entire project here: Staying With Stacey.pdf